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K777 KKU

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

254,843 mi
Last recorded254,843 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK777 KKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 254,843 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2025 250,882 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 246,737 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 242,687 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 242,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 230,492 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 230,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 207,316 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 207,316 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 197,105 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 184,118 miles

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 171,559 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 171,559 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 162,737 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 154,829 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 145,489 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 145,489 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 134,729 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 125,442 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 119,052 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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K777 KKU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K777 KKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K777 KKU registered?

K777 KKU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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